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From Audi press release
German car manufacturer Audi expands from China into other Asian markets with the Audi R8 LMS Cup.
Following the successful premiere season in China in 2012, Audi's first one-make race series worldwide will now visit circuits in South Korea, Malaysia and Macau. The number of Audi R8 LMS GT3 race cars competing thus increases from 16 to more than 20.
Newcomers to the field include last year's DTM driver Rahel Frey and the internationally experienced Chinese race driver Congfu Cheng. In addition to Marchy Lee, the seasoned campaigner from Hong Kong who was last year's winner, and the strong, budding talent Adderly Fong (second overall in 2012), the ex-Formula 1 driver from Malaysia Alex Yoong also sets his sights on overall victory.
The Audi R8 LMS starts in 2013 with an upgrade kit that includes more engine power and modified aerodynamics. The settings and race data from every car are transparent and visible for every driver.
Alongside the overall classification in the R8 LMS Cup, there are also categories for amateurs and teams. Starting this year within the scope of the close cooperation with Audi's Chinese joint venture, is also a separate class for dealers competing with their own teams.
China is the largest single market worldwide for the brand with the four rings. Audi delivered more than 400,000 cars to Chinese customers for the first time in 2012.
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 2013 race calendar
May 3-5, Zhuhai International Circuit, China
July 5-7, Ordos International Circuit, China
August 2-4, Inje Auto Theme Park, Korea
August 28-31, Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
October 25-27, Shanghai International Circuit, China
November 9-10, Guia International Circuit, Macau
German car manufacturer Audi expands from China into other Asian markets with the Audi R8 LMS Cup.
Following the successful premiere season in China in 2012, Audi's first one-make race series worldwide will now visit circuits in South Korea, Malaysia and Macau. The number of Audi R8 LMS GT3 race cars competing thus increases from 16 to more than 20.
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| Photo: Audi Motorsport |
Newcomers to the field include last year's DTM driver Rahel Frey and the internationally experienced Chinese race driver Congfu Cheng. In addition to Marchy Lee, the seasoned campaigner from Hong Kong who was last year's winner, and the strong, budding talent Adderly Fong (second overall in 2012), the ex-Formula 1 driver from Malaysia Alex Yoong also sets his sights on overall victory.
The Audi R8 LMS starts in 2013 with an upgrade kit that includes more engine power and modified aerodynamics. The settings and race data from every car are transparent and visible for every driver.
Alongside the overall classification in the R8 LMS Cup, there are also categories for amateurs and teams. Starting this year within the scope of the close cooperation with Audi's Chinese joint venture, is also a separate class for dealers competing with their own teams.
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| Photo: Audi Motorsport |
China is the largest single market worldwide for the brand with the four rings. Audi delivered more than 400,000 cars to Chinese customers for the first time in 2012.
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 2013 race calendar
May 3-5, Zhuhai International Circuit, China
July 5-7, Ordos International Circuit, China
August 2-4, Inje Auto Theme Park, Korea
August 28-31, Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
October 25-27, Shanghai International Circuit, China
November 9-10, Guia International Circuit, Macau